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WHN 605M

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,630 mi
Last recorded9,630 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHN 605M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 9,630 miles

N/S/F King pin has slight lift

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 9,630 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F King pin has slight lift

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 9,385 miles

Indicator switch intermittent on left side indicator

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play in N/S/F King pin

Fail 13 May 2011 9,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Indicator switch intermittent on left side indicator

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play in N/S/F King pin

Pass 21 Apr 2008 9,249 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 8,249 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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WHN 605M is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WHN 605M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WHN 605M registered?

WHN 605M is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is WHN 605M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHN 605M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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